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Author: Rick Mc
Career gymnastics coach who loves the outdoors, and the internet.
Vinsant, Gluckstein Olympians
Steven Gluckstein. His little brother is traveling alternate, I believe.
Savannah Vinsant of Newton, Texas/Trampoline and Tumbling Express, and Steven Gluckstein of Atlantic Heights, N.J./ETA Gymnastics, will represent the United States in trampoline …
Level 3 Coaching Course, Red Deer
Congratulations to those coaches who today completed our 6 day National Certification course in Alberta.
Myself and Jeff Pauliuk were the primary clinicians. We brought in some guest “experts” in specific areas to assist.
Also, Ken Soehn, our Olympic Trampoline alternate coach. He presented on the topic “Trampoline for Artistic Gymnasts”.
Thanks host Exalta Gymnastics. The venue was ideal. 🙂
Nastia podium Bars
So far a repeat of Visa Championships. Spotted routine. Separate dismount in training.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
Click PLAY or watch the dismount on YouTube.
Let’s see what happens in the competition.
Canadian Olympic Team?
Trials in progress.
OFFICIAL from Gymnastics Canada – Vaculik leads contenders for women’s Olympic gymnastics team
Kristina Vaculik 76.60 “points”
Victoria Moors 55.40
Brittany Rogers 26.60
Jessica Savona 23.20
Dominique Pegg 23.10
Ellie Black 22.40
Barring disaster, the Team’s going to come out of this group.
Final day of competition Thursday. Team announced by Friday.
Brittany Rogers makes biggest gains in points on day 1 of the final Olympic selection with 1st on vault and bars, and 3rd AA.
Examiner – News and notes from the 2012 Canadian Olympic Trials
Check the comments in that post, as well.
related – IG – Canada’s Lee Confident in Captain’s Role
Nastia – podium Beam
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Al Fong on bandages, braces
Taped ankles, wrist supports, back braces, knee pressure straps….
All of the above serves a function in our sport. These supports help the athlete continue to work out in spite of a nagging injury.
But in some gyms taping and wrapping seem to be a part of the team culture …
What needs to be considered are more strength exercises to make the athlete stronger. In addition, coaches need to stress safety first to prevent injuries in the first place. Mats, soft landings, more work on tramp and less on the hard floor when tumbling, etc…
Is this wrap actually doing anything?
When I visited Al’s gym GAGE earlier this year, I saw very few gymnasts taped or wrapped. Their training system and facility looked as safe as any other elite gym I can recall.
Swinging Rings – Quintuple
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Tkachev drill …
… This is only my second day working on drills, not the actual skill. My coach wanted me to land on top of the bar, which I did, but… It kind looked like I was tasered… Enjoy laughing ’cause I know I sure did! …
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… That actually IS a good drill.
(via Gymnast Crossing)
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